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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989.03.06 RESO 1989-0007RESOLUTION 1989-7 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-12, 1989 AS "VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK" WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian social service organization,, is celebrating it's 93rd year of service to the people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly appropriate for us to join in the observance of this milestone with the commemoration of March 5-129 1989 as Volunteers of America Week; and WHEREAS. the Volunteers of America is making a valuable contribution to the people of Minnesota by providing two residential treatment centers for emotionally handicapped boys; a children's emergency shelter; six programs serving autistic, autistic -like and/or developmentally disabled children and youth; 50 treatment foster homes and group homes for infants, children and youth; four homes for elderly and/or mentally disabled adults; 42 senior citizen dining sites in Anoka and Hennepin -C-Gu-nties; a pre-release and work -release correctional program for men and a jail, workhouse, and work -release correctional facility for female offenders; plus three housing complexes for families, the handicapped, and the elderly; and four long-term care facilities; and WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, through it's compassionate yet practical crusade, is extending spiritual fellowship as it provides relief where it is most urgently needed; and WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is commemorating it's founding in 1896 and urges others to uphold the American philanthropic spirit through their commitment to help those in need; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that I, George Atkinson, Mayor of the City .of Hugo, do hereby proclaim the week of March 5-12, 1989, as VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK in the City of Hugo, AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to the Volunteers of America as evidence of our esteem. ADOPTED AND PASSED THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH., 989 George Atkinson, Mayor ATTEST: ly ar �7 Creager, Ci Clerk